John Sload is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers IPS-driven advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Jennifer Patterson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked extensively with institutional investors on Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans, qualified and non-qualified plans, securities lending, performance and risk analytics, plan design, customized communication, and employee education. Jennifer assists clients in navigating complex financial dynamics including wealth accumulation, generational wealth building, retirement planning, income distribution, and related strategies. Her approach utilizes a goals-based wealth management process where she assesses individual situations to identify and prioritize financial goals. Jennifer develops tailored wealth management strategies considering clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizons, tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed due to life changes or market events. Through Merrill's broad suite of products and services, she offers access to banking, lending through Bank of America, investments, estate planning, trusts, and retirement planning to provide comprehensive financial solutions. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Old Dominion University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is a military spouse who enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, reading, and hiking.

Michael Hancock is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Hancock is also involved in business ownership related to his financial advisory practice, including managing the office space used by his firm in Charlottesville, VA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Brock Petrie is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who began his financial services career in 2011. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent 15 years in college athletics, focusing on fiscal management and revenue generation. Brock holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from the University of Illinois and a Master's degree in Sports Management from The Ohio State University. Brock works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their specific goals and financial needs. His areas of focus include college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brock and his wife, Cindy, live in Charlottesville with their family. He is actively involved in his community and attends City Church in Charlottesville. In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, softball, spending time with family, traveling, and volleyball.

Scott Gibson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, he spent 10 years with Ameriprise Financial Services. He is the sole owner of Scott Gibson Wealth Management LLC and a majority owner of Gibson GP, LLC, both investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm’s advisory services integrate with other financial products and referral channels, delivering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Joseph Platt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Platt Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Skip Platt Inc, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Christian Mccullough III is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2009. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a musician and writer, involved in public performance and the dissemination of original music and words. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Thomas Grierson is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Based in Charlottesville, VA, Grierson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics with a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Graham Scharf is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2018, he spent four years with the Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julia Reichard is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She is also co-owner of Dean-Reichard LLC and Clarity Wealth Partners LLC, a support company for her financial planning and investment practice. Reichard serves as a trustee of a 401(k) plan under Clarity Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Donald Giannangeli III is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Don Johnson Motors, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He also has a non-operational role in Don Johnson Motors, Inc., limited to signing checks for established vendors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Marshall is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Marshall serves on the compliance committee of the Lake Monticello Owners Association in Palmyra, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kevin Sparacino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Laura Pittman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed assets.

April Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors for six and five years, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, Martin is involved as a musician, performing at assisted living facilities and local theaters. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Steven Engel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Origin Wealth LLC, where he helps manage his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Crystal Crawford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously was with Bank of America, N.A. from 2015 to 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bryan Strickland is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Charlottesville, VA. He has worked at firms including Quo Vadis Wealth and Private Advisor Group, LLC. Strickland is also the owner of Quo Vadis Financial, LLC, a financial services business operating under the name Wilkinson Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Mary Sexton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 34 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and 11 years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Neligan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.